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title: Olmec Jade Figurine
author: Tim Evanson
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16232/olmec-jade-figurine/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
updated: 2022-08-04
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# Olmec Jade Figurine
_Authored by Tim Evanson_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/16232.jpg)
## Image Caption
A polished jade figurine from the [Olmec civilization](https://www.worldhistory.org/Olmec_Civilization/) of Mesoamerica. The larger figure holds a deity, probably a representation of a rain [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/). (Brooklyn Museum, New York)
## Cite This Work
### APA
Evanson, T. (2022, August 04). Olmec Jade Figurine. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Evanson, Tim. "Olmec Jade Figurine." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 04, 2022. .
### MLA
Evanson, Tim. "Olmec Jade Figurine." *World History Encyclopedia*, 04 Aug 2022, .
## License & Copyright
[](https://www.flickr.com/photos/timevanson/30475584060)This image was first published on [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com). [Original image](https://www.flickr.com/photos/timevanson/30475584060) by [**Tim Evanson**](https://www.flickr.com/photos/timevanson/30475584060). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 04 August 2022. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon a work even for commercial reasons, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.